Country: Canada
LinkedIn:    [Robert Guerra Robert Guerra]
Twitter:    @netfreedom

Robert Guerra is the head of Freedom House's Global Internet Freedom Initiative. The project follows the condition of freedom on the internet, supports the use of anti-censorship technologies and forums, and focuses attention on threats to free digital expression.

Mr. Guerra is a founding directors of Privaterra, which is a project undertaken by the Tides Canada Foundation. They help NGOs with data privacy, secure communications, information security, Internet governance, and Internet freedom.[1]

He can speak Spanish, English, and French.

Other Roles edit

Robert Guerra was involved with ICANN as a general participant and a member of the ALAC; he was also a delegate to the U.N.'s IGF. and its World Summit on the Information Society. His role at the latter conference involved being a member of the civil society bureau, the Internet governance caucus, and the NGO advisor to the Canadian government's delegation.

He is an advisor to non-profits, international organizations,a nd professional foundations and groups. He is a frequent speak on Internet freedom and other issues.[2]

Past Roles edit

  • Delegate at United Nations, Internet Governance Forum (IGF)
  • At-Large Advisory Committee (ALAC) at ICANN
  • Program Committee at Computers, Freedom & Privacy (CFP) Conference

Interests edit

Censorship, privacy, ict4d, governance, internet governance, internet policy, professional networking, organizational development, strategic planning, security, encryption, Canadian politics[3]

References edit